Facet & Microsoft want to make your company more productive.

You'll benefit from Microsoft Office Specialist certification—whether you want to take your career further or improve your company's bottom line. That's because certification recognizes expertise with Microsoft Office programs. Employers around the world know that it's a smart move to hire certified candidates. And, certification can be an employee's ticket to better career opportunities.

Individuals: Stand out as a Certified Microsoft Office Specialist

Microsoft Office Specialist certification can launch your career. Certification shows that you're an expert with Microsoft Office programs. It also sets you apart in today's competitive job market with skills to accomplish the most complex of Microsoft Office projects.

Employers: Certification helps improve your bottom line!

Make those training dollars quickly pay off. Get your employees certified as Microsoft Office Specialists. Certification means that you'll have experts available for your Microsoft Office project needs. That's because Microsoft Office Specialists know how to best use all the power of the Office suite. And, Office Specialist certification makes it easier to pick the best individuals for the job.

Research shows the following:

•Up to 87 percent of employers notice increased competency in their Office Specialist-certified employees.

•Up to 83 percent of employers feel that their employees who are certified Office Specialists are more productive.

•Up to 82 percent of employers believe that Office Specialist certification directly benefits an organization.